Palworld Dark Type
Strong against Neutral; weak to Dragon.
Dark is strong against Neutral, and weak to Dragon — bring a Dragon-element team into Dark boss towers for the matchup advantage.
Dark Pals are immune to: Blind.
Recommended Dark team
Top 6 by combat score (HP + max-atk × 1.5 + def × 1.2). For offensive use of Dark damage.
Counters to Dark (Dragon)
Bring these into a fight where the boss is Dark.
All Dark Pals (42)
AstegonHP 100 · ATK 125A
Blazehowl NoctHP 105 · ATK 115B
Bushi NoctHP 80 · ATK 130B
Caprity_NoctHP 100 · ATK 75C
CawgnitoHP 75 · ATK 95C
DaedreamHP 70 · ATK 100D
Dazzi_NoctHP 70 · ATK 110C
DepressoHP 70 · ATK 70D
DragostropheHP 130 · ATK 130A
FelbatHP 100 · ATK 105B
Frostallion NoctHP 140 · ATK 140S
HelzephyrHP 100 · ATK 125B
Helzephyr LuxHP 105 · ATK 125A
HoocratesHP 70 · ATK 70D
IncineramHP 95 · ATK 150A
Incineram NoctHP 95 · ATK 150A
KatressHP 90 · ATK 105C
Kitsun_NoctHP 100 · ATK 115B
LeezpunkHP 80 · ATK 90D
LoupmoonHP 80 · ATK 130B
Lyleen NoctHP 110 · ATK 110A
MaraithHP 75 · ATK 105C
MauHP 70 · ATK 70D
MenastingHP 100 · ATK 100B
+18 more Dark Pals — browse the full Paldeck.
Frequently asked
What is the best Dark Pal in Palworld?
The strongest Dark Pal by combat score is Frostallion Noct, with 140 HP, 140 attack, and 135 defense (combat score 512). Round out the team with Necromus and Shadowbeak — the next two highest by combat rating.
What's good against Dark Pals in Palworld?
Dark Pals are countered by Dragon-element Pals. The strongest counter Pal is Jormuntide (Dragon/Water). For boss-tower fights against Dark bosses, bring Jormuntide, Jormuntide Ignis, Dragostrophe.
What is Dark weak against in Palworld?
Dark is weak to Dragon — those elements deal increased damage to Dark Pals, and Dark attacks are reduced against them in turn. Dark is strong against Neutral.
Where can I find Dark Pals in Palworld?
Dark Pals spawn most densely in Feybreak (DLC) and Sea Breeze Archipelago. The most-mapped wild Dark species is Cawgnito, with 2 pins in Twilight Dunes. Browse the full spawn map for any specific Dark Pal on its species page.